Description

The Eighteenth IASTED International Conference on
PARALLEL AND DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING AND SYSTEMS
~ PDCS 2006 ~

November 13-15, 2006
Dallas, TX, USA

SPONSORS
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)
Technical Committee on Parallel and Distributed Computing and Systems

CONFERENCE CHAIR
S.Q. Zheng – University of Texas at Dallas, USA

PURPOSE
This conference will act as a major international forum for researchers and practitioners to present their latest research, results, and ideas in all areas of parallel and distributed computing and systems, including software, networks, and applications. All papers submitted to this conference will be peer reviewed by at least two members of the International Program Committee. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution.

PDCS 2006 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:

Software Engineering and Applications (SEA 2006)

LOCATION
Dubbed the “Silicon Prairie,” Dallas is among the largest high technology employment centres in the U.S. The information sector, which includes computer companies, telecommunications firms, and publishers, is one of the region’s fastest-growing industries. The thriving economy fuels the city’s commitment to art and culture. Dallas has turned itself into a sprawling showcase of first-rate paintings, sculptures and architecture. The Dallas Arts District, a 60-acre development, is the largest urban arts district in the country, anchored by the Dallas Museum of Art, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, and the new Nasher Sculpture Garden. Dallas has more restaurants per capita than New York City, and the servings are always Texas sized. Hungry for music? Dallas has a thriving local music scene, with over 110 live performances every night. Catch the excitement and tradition of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas. Nature enthusiasts can go for a bike ride or hike through White Rock Lake Park.

SCOPE
This conference will be comprised of the following 3 Symposia:
SYMPOSIUM 1: HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING AND NETWORKING (HPCN)

Complete the online initial paper submission form designating an author who will attend the conference and providing four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. One of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope. Initial paper submissions should be approximately six pages. Formatting instructions are available at: http://www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm.

All papers submitted to IASTED International Conferences must be written in English, using appropriate grammar and syntax.

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by August 1, 2006. Final manuscripts are due by September 1, 2006. Registration and final payment are due by September 15, 2006. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Final Papers
Send your final manuscripts via email to: finalpapers@iasted.org. The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number. The formatting instructions can be found at: http://www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is six single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font. Only one paper of up to six pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

TUTORIALS
Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by June 15, 2006. Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address:
http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/dallas/tutorialsubmit-513.htm. A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).

SPECIAL SESSIONS
Persons wishing to organize a special session should submit a proposal via email to: calgary@iasted.org. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s). Papers submitted to the special session must be received by June 15, 2006, unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program. More information on special sessions is available at:
http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/dallas/sessionsubmit-513.htm.

JOURNALS
Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals. Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at http://www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please visit ACTA Press: http://www.actapress.com.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submissions due June 15 , 2006
Notification of acceptance August 1, 2006
Camera-ready manuscripts due September 1, 2006
Registration Deadline September 15, 2006

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